To establish an SFTP connection, follow these steps:
1. Install an SFTP client: You can use any SFTP client software according to your preference. Some popular ones include FileZilla, WinSCP, Cyberduck, and FireFTP.
1. Open the SFTP client and enter your login credentials: You will need to enter your SFTP host name, username, and password.
1. Choose the connection type: Choose SFTP as the protocol. Some clients might also have an encryption option, which you should set to “Require explicit FTP over TLS.”
1. Enter the port number: The default port for SFTP is port 22. If your server uses a different port, you should enter it in the client software.
1. Establish the connection: Once you have entered all the required information, you can establish the connection by clicking on the “Connect” button or link.
Once you have established the SFTP connection, you can transfer files and folders to/from the server securely.
